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What Is A Statute?
A statute is a rule that was passed into law by the federal government or a state’s legislature. A collection of several statutes make up statutes/codes. These codes are sets of … more
What Is The Process That Goes On Before A Rule Is Made Into A Law?
A statute often begins as an idea to help society function better. The idea can come from a citizen, an advocacy group, another state, or an elected representative. The idea is written … more
How Do I Find A Statute?
A statute can be found in “Codes” in most law libraries or online by going to the state’s website. Codes are divided into subject area, or type of law. For example, if you … more

The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal. That is, to minimize the potential penalty. Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties. However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, many defendants choose to … more
The Search of Cars at the Time of Arrest
Things happen quickly when the police make an arrest. Often, the person being arrested doesn’t have time to think about what his or her rights might be because the situation is overwhelming. It is, therefore, important to be familiar with your rights in case you are ever arrested. If you are arrested in or near your car then you need to understand how and to what extent … more

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